Mexico City in December
Cold nights, crystalline dry days and a month of religious processions that culminate in one of the largest pilgrimages on earth.
Is December a good time to visit Mexico City?
December is one of the busiest months in Mexico City, at about 74/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
What’s on in December
- Virgin of Guadalupe pilgrimage (12 December) — millions at the Basilica
- Posadas through the second half of the month
- New Year’s Eve in the Zócalo
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Mexico City, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Mexico City?
December is one of the busiest months in Mexico City, at about 74/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
How crowded is Mexico City in December?
Mexico City sits at roughly 74/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 13 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Mexico City in December?
Expect highs around 22°C and lows near 7°C in December, with about 2 wet days across the month.